to give guidance; (polite) to ask for advice
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to give guidance; to instruct; to coach
neutralUsed when someone with more experience provides specific advice or instruction to help another improve. Often used in contexts like teaching, coaching, or mentoring.
Under the coach's patient guidance, the athlete made rapid progress.
I hope you can give more guidance on my thesis.
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Thank you, Teacher Zhang, for your attentive guidance all along.
Beginners are best advised to seek guidance from professionals.
verb
to ask for advice or criticism (polite formula)
humbleA humble and polite expression used when presenting one's work or asking for feedback. It literally means 'please instruct me', implying deference to the listener's expertise or opinion.
I hope you will kindly give me your advice.
This is my new design; I'd appreciate your feedback.
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Nice to meet you for the first time; I look forward to your guidance in the future.
I am of limited talent and shallow learning, and I humbly ask our esteemed seniors not to be stingy with their advice.